GARMIN nuvi 205

Garmin nuvi 205 was a christmas present this year. It has proved to be the best thing ever.

This GPS unit, is so cool.

Today was the first time that I used it since I drove back from Dad house. Today, we Michael, Kevin and I had the day off. Its the first time in months that this has happened. We took off to go to Wilton Manors for coffee. The day was chilly and windy day. But the sun was shining bright. I took along my GPS so that I could monitor how fast Kevin was driving, since I rode in the back seat.

There was a couple of times that I said, the speed limit is 35 and your going 42. It was fun to do.

We sat outside, and watched the guys in the coffee shop, drinking their coffees and watching the pre-game on T.V. As we sat there we thought this would be a good day to go and see a Movie.

Once back in the car I got out my GPS. I clicked on the menu button and did a look up. I looked up Movie theaters near our home. I found one, and pressed go button. It said in a ladies voice, calculating... after a few seconds, it started talking, go 200 feet and turn left, go 1.2 miles and turn right. On the way to our destination Michael said have you named her yet? I laughed and said no. I sat there for some time thinking of a name for her. We came up with the name of Brenda Lee. Brenda Lee took us to the door of the Movie Theater. We looked at all the movies that they had to offer. We were not impressed with any of them, so we thought of just renting a movie.

I asked (typed it in) Brenda Lee to give us movie rentals. Block buster was the closest and she directed us to their door. After we were done picking out our movies, we piled back into the car, Kevin and Michael was talking about finding a KFC. I said hold on let me ask Brenda Lee. She wanted to lead us to the closest one to our destination, but Kevin knew of one closer to the house and was driving towards it. Brenda Lee did not like that. She kept saying "go 100 feet and make a U turn." She said this about 4 times before she said calculating... She finally figured out where we was going.

As I sat in the back seat, I started playing with Brenda Lee, I found several interesting things that she has to offer.

Points of interest:
Food, Fuel, Transit, Lodging, Shopping, Bank/ATM, Parking, Entertainment, Recreation, Attractions, Hospitals, Community, & Auto Services. Under each tab will show you what is closest to you. With full directions and maps.

I found under the tools tab, is an ecoRoute, which calculates your mileage and gas mileage.

I think this summer me and Brenda Lee are going to go to places.

Allen

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Hexapod dance competition.

I thought this video was cute. Enjoy.

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A Surprise From K

About two weeks ago, K (General Manager) came up to me and asked what kind of computer I had, and what was the operating system I had on it. I told her it was an old computer and it had windows 2000 on it.

She said wow that thing is really old. I agreed with her. K came up to me last week and said her sister is thinking about getting a lap top and did not need a lap top and desk top too. She said I might be able to talk her into giving you the desk top computer.

Yesterday, K calls me into the office. Mr. Bronx said "your in trouble now" poking fun at me. He already knew what was about to take place.

I go in and K said, "I have a surprise for you!" She said "here are the keys to my car, go out and get your new computer".

I about fell over. I did not know what to say. Dumb struck, is what I felt. I walked out to her car, and there in the back seat was a new to me, but nice used HP Computer, also with it was the monitor and keyboard and mouse. Everything. I about fell over. I thought I would have just gotten the tower, but here is every thing I need.

I can honestly say I have never encountered a boss like K. She is caring, compassionate, and has a heart of gold.

I have been racking my brain, trying to figure out what I can give her & her sister in return. I did give her a big hug yesterday and said thank you very much. I even wrote her an email saying thanks, but I want to go that extra step. But what? I really don't have money to spend. Any suggestions?

Allen
P.s. K if you or your sister is reading this Thank YOU!!!!!

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Me and Technology

Back in 2001 I thought I was pretty smart with computers. Until my computer crashed. I had confendince that I could fix it. I went and bought the part for it, put it in, and turned on the computer. I dont know what I did wrong but it started up and then the screen flashed. I had fried the mother board.

Friday was my last post. Friday my computer decided it was tired, it shut itself off, never to be turned back on. Michael figured out that it was the power supply and I bought a new one. I said I have the new power supply, he said go put it into your computer. I looked at him like "deer in the headlights look". He said he would supervise me doing it.

I followed his instructions to a T. I got every thing done and turned on the computer. It worked. I was happy and sad. Sad because a few programs that I had running at the time, are gone forever. I have to reinstall them. Its like staring all over. I am just glad that I saved my pictures and general information on a flash drive that I got at christmas time. So all was not a complete loss.

Allen

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Wonderful Wednesday & Enjoyable Thursday

Wednesday and Thursday were just great. Work was slow, and not hectic at all. I spent my time working on designing business cards and a business card kits.

I am sure most of you have heard of Facebook. Facebook is a communication tool that is just interesting. I am friends on Facebook with my co-workers, there is a game there that everyone plays it is called Bejeweled. We are all competitive with this game.

Its seems simple, match three or four or five in a row. As many times as you can in 60 seconds.

This weeks Scores:

• K (my GM): 200,300
• G.M.(Manager): 199,600
• Mr.Bronx: 225,800
• Me: 114,950
• J.L.: 86,450

I still have time to catch up with them. I was supper happy that I got 114,950. I was the first to this number for the week, I went to work and bragged about it. I guess that is why all went home and beat my score.

I still have a few days left in this week to get a higher score than them. We will see. =o)

Have a great day all,
Allen

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A Super Long Tuesday

Tuesday was a long day. I worked from 11:45am to 10:30pm. The customers were out in flocks.

I only stopped once to take a 30 minute break. That was it. My feet and knees were killing me by 7pm. I thought I was going to freaken die.

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Change.....

I cannot tell you the number of customers that wanted to give me change yesterday. I mean, its fine that they do, but it slows me down. I have to wait for them to dig it out of their pockets or purses.

Speaking about purses, I dont understand the concept of them, if they are not going to keep them organized. In the past 4 months working at Staples, I encounter 1 customer that had her purse organized. I mean it was nice and clean. Every thing had its place and she could find it quickly. But the majority has them so full of crap that they cannot find anything. I stand there for ever while they dig to find a freaking penny. Oh come on, I think to myself.
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Huge Order....

I had several orders yesterday. But this one woman, wanted 2400 pages printed on both sides, and folded. Normally this would be no problem, but about 1/2 way threw her order, the b&w high speed copier, decided that it wanted to print extra lines in the copies. I did not notice the mistake until her order was completely done. I had to re-cycle half of the papers. And reprint the order on a slower machine.
The Folder is on the blink too. It has two buttons, one to run them automatically and one to send one at a time through. Well guess which button is broke? The automatic one is broke. So I had to stand next to the folder and push the button 2400 times. My thumb got its workout for the day.
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Babysitting.....

I spent the better part of 2 hours cleaning up a paper clip display. The paper clips are stored in an outfit like a candy dispenser. Many slots to choose from. I had to clean out each pocket and put the correct paperclips in.

I had two ladies come in wanting me to basically babysit them, while they made business cards on our self-serve business card design program, while they allowed this child (3 years old) to run the store. Guess where he went? the paper clips. He grabbed a hand full and threw them on the floor, then grabbed another hand full and threw them on the floor. Well there were paperclips all over the place. I did not notice this until after he did it. I kept my cool with him and said nothing. I kept my cool with the stupid parent too. I said nothing to them either. But the gal on the register (which has kids) went up to the child and said, now they are on the floor, you need to put them back. She said it in a child's voice, soft and nice. She did say it loud enough for the parent to hear, but the parent did not care. She just stood there looking at me like nothing was wrong.

That is what is wrong with kids these days, the parents just don't care what their child is doing. Hello we should not have to babysit your child while you shop in our store. What is wrong with this picture?

The child did however pick up a lot of the paperclips, but there were tons left on the floor, and since its my area to clean, I had to do it. I did however see a magnet on the door at the office, I went over there and took it, I used it to clean up the paperclips. I am glad I thought of if, cause I think I would have still been there cleaning them up.
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Old and happy....

This guy came in to make copies in the self-serve area, I said hello how are you today. His reply was quite interesting....

He said " I woke up this morning stretched out my arms and did not feel wood. Today is a good day" He had a huge smile on his face. I just stood there and thought about it. He was talking about a casket. Yeah I know I am slow. He said I see you got it now. he laughed at me. He said I am 92 years old and still going.
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It funny, I dont even remember driving home last night. I remember setting up my video and climbing into bed. That is all I remember. I woke up this morning at 8:30am. It the first time in a long time that I slept that late. I am normally up at 7am.

I work 6 days this week, so off to work I go.
Have a great day all,
Allen

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